TV viewers have been celebrating as the "best comedy since Peep Show" marked its nine-year anniversary this week.
Revolutionary BBC drama Fleabag was conceived and penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and focused on a free-spirited woman navigating life in London.
The programme started as a one-woman show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival before making its television debut in 2016. A follow-up series arrived in 2019.
The fourth-wall-breaking show stars Phoebe as the titular character, who had no filter as she navigated life and love in the capital while trying to cope with tragedy.
"The angry, grief-riddled woman tries to heal while rejecting anyone who tries to help her, but Fleabag continues to keep up her bravado through it all," the synopsis adds, reports the Mirror.
During the programme's run, audiences encountered various quirky personalities, including Fleabag's stepmother Matrigna (Olivia Colman) and her forbidden love, the Hot Priest (Andrew Scott).
Additional cast members featured Sian Clifford, Hugh Skinner, Jenny Rainsford, Bill Paterson and Brett Gelman.
Following its launch, the programme garnered widespread praise from critics, with numerous commentators declaring it "one the greatest television series of all time".
Television devotees similarly embraced the show, with one viewer commenting on IMDb: "I don't remember when I last laughed so much at a series. I was hooked from the first episode. This series is perfect."
Another added: "I cannot say enough about how incredible this show is. I absolutely love it. I don't think I've ever watched anything more perfect. Phoebe is an incredible actress, writer, and creator. I desperately wish there could have been more seasons."
A third said: "It's the best I have ever seen. It's magic. The characters, the performances, the editing all a masterpiece. It's so intense yet so fresh," with another similarly sharing: "It was SO well done. Everyone involved should be so proud."
A fifth fan echoed the sentiment, saying: "I truly believe this is the best British comedy since Peep show and thoroughly enjoyed it in its entirety. Couldn't recommend this show more."
Beyond glowing reviews, Fleabag also scooped numerous prestigious accolades.

Phoebe secured a BAFTA for Best Female Comedy Performance for the debut series, whilst the follow-up season earned her Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
When Fleabag marked its nine-year milestone earlier this week, countless admirers flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to honour the cherished programme.
"One of the best, happy nine years Fleabag," one person wrote, with another adding: "The best show ever premiered 9 years ago today."
If you haven't experienced Fleabag yet, perhaps this anniversary should serve as your cue to include it on your viewing agenda. You certainly won't be disappointed.
Fleabag is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
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